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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
2.3 STOPPING
Stop engine and blade by releasing the blade
control. See Figure 2.6.
FIGURE 2.6
WARNING
DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance or
service with the engine or blade running. STOP
blade. STOP engine. Remove spark plug wire from
spark plug and secure wire away from spark plug.
Engine and components can be extremely hot. Avoid
burns by allowing engine and components sufficient
time to cool. Wear heavy leather gloves when
handling or working around cutting blades. Blades
are extremely sharp and can cause severe injury.
2.4 HANDLE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
The height of the mower handle can be adjusted as
follows:
1. Loosen the two nuts on the inside of each of the
lower handles as shown in Figure 2.7.
2. Move the handle up or down to the desired
height.
3. Retighten all nuts securely after adjustment.
FIGURE 2.7
LOOSEN NUTS TO
ADJUST HANDLE
HEIGHT
RELEASE BLADE
CONTROL TO STOP
ENGINE & BLADE
BLADE
CONTROL
